SEN Graduates - Teaching Assistants

SEN Graduate - Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools in Canterbury and Surrounding Areas

Full-time - £93 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm Ad-hoc opportunities with the potential to become long-term

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis with a range of additional needs.
• Working with pupils with autism spectrum condition (ASC), severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, communication difficulties, and sensory impairments.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication, independence, social development, and life skills.
• Helping deliver personalised learning programmes in line with individual pupils' EHCPs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and providing consistent emotional and behavioural support.
• Using a calm, patient, and nurturing approach to support pupils with a range of complex needs.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to ensure pupils receive appropriate and consistent support.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.
• Supporting with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity, respect, and safeguarding.
• Using your degree knowledge and understanding of SEN to support pupils effectively within the classroom.
• Taking an active role in the classroom and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

• A degree in SEN or a related subject.
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A willingness to support with personal care and medical needs where required.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS (child-only) on the update service, or willingness to obtain a new one. A new DBS costs £62, and we will reimburse the £62 once you complete 20 days of work with us.
• If you have been out of the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more, you will also need to obtain an overseas police check.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• £93 per day with transparent pay.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience within SEN schools.
• Build your CV and develop practical skills working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Opportunities for ad-hoc, short-term and long-term positions.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• A knowledgeable compliance team to support you through the onboarding process.
• The opportunity to develop experience relevant to future careers in SEN, teaching, educational psychology, therapy, social care, and child development.

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